Is this now the best all around defensive .223 round?

[Redhat]

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[Redhat]

Right. I don't think people understand how much a bullet can change course after it goes through something like glass.



C4

So how much does it change and how do you compensate?

Thanks

[Jake'sDad]

So how much does it change and how do you compensate?

Thanks

Bonded core bullets tend to retain much of their jacket and weight, consequently they will usually have less deflection after passing through glass.

[Jake'sDad]

thanks grant for the info on the speer gold dot,i have a 30 round mag loaded with the le 5.56 and the le 223 gold dot,witch one do you recomemd,i am shooting a bcm with a 14.5 barrel.

They're the same projectile, with the 5.56 loaded to a slightly higher velocity, (50 fps). The ones I've seen shot in gelatin were pretty consistent, regardless of velocity, so I would guess the 5.56's edge would be a little more reach.

[C4IGrant]

They're the same projectile, with the 5.56 loaded to a slightly higher velocity, (50 fps). The ones I've seen shot in gelatin were pretty consistent, regardless of velocity, so I would guess the 5.56's edge would be a little more reach.

Right, but there maybe some loss in accuracy.



C4

[Jake'sDad]

Right, but there maybe some loss in accuracy.



C4

Ahhhh... didn't think of that.

[Redhat]

Bonded core bullets tend to retain much of their jacket and weight, consequently they will usually have less deflection after passing through glass.

Thanks

How about the second part of my question which was how do you compensate for the deflection?

Thanks again

[Watrdawg]

The Winchester 64gr Ranger is an excellent round. Just one issue. It is generally VERY hard to get.


C4

I've looked all over and can't find the Speer 64gr either. Does anyone have a source that a civilian can purchase from?

[C4IGrant]

I've looked all over and can't find the Speer 64gr either. Does anyone have a source that a civilian can purchase from?

How hard did you look?

http://www.gandrtactical.com/cgi-bin...tion&key=24448



C4

[Safetyhit]

Right, but there maybe some loss in accuracy.

Just curious, but what specifically are you basing this assessment on?